AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI in Education Policy: New York City schools are imposing a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI for grades 2-K through 8, while high schoolers get AI literacy courses and limited, vetted tools—affecting about 600,000 students. Early Learning Tech Limits: Wisconsin Rep. David Steffen proposes screen-free classrooms through second grade, arguing research shows the youngest students gain least from screens. Student Support & Access: Springfield schools are rolling out an AI-powered texting system to alert families about absences and capture reasons, aiming to reduce chronic absenteeism. Research Breakthroughs: Helmholtz Munich and TUM researchers used generative AI to design new RNA transporters that outperform lipid nanoparticles in cell and animal tests. Health & Learning Evidence: A new study finds many Americans still believe they should always finish antibiotics, even as guidance shifts toward shorter courses when appropriate. Funding & Workforce: The U.S. Department of Education’s research arm faces a looming deadline with nearly $180M left to spend, raising concerns for education research continuity.
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